Chimneys & Crickets
scope, details, how to create, needed materials
1507.2.
A cricket or saddle shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney or penetration greater than 30 inches wide as measured perpendicular to the slope. Cricket or saddle coverings shall be sheet metal or of the same material as the roof covering.
Chimney Cricket – Chimney Flashing
Pro-Tip: All crickets will need chimney flashing, but not all chimney flashing will need a cricket
| Qty | Materials | Cost |
| 1 | 2” x 4” x 8’ | 10 |
| 2 | plywood sheets | 80 |
| 1 | box of peel and stick | 50 |
| 2 | tubes of mortar caulk | 15 |
| 1 | grinder multi blade | 10 |
| 1 | roll of metal 24” x 50’ | 75 |
| 1 | Pack of 5” x 7” step flashing | 50 |
| 1 | Crew Labor | 150 |
| 1 | Secured Markup | 150 |
| 1 | Chimney flashing labor | 200 |
| 1 | Secured Markup | 200 |
- Crew creates the frame and the plywood wedges to fit chimney saddle
- Crew uses grinder to RAGGLE cut chimney brick courses
- Crew wraps wood and saddle in peel and stick
- Crew installs new step flashing
- Crew installs shingles
- Crew installs new metal counter flashing
- Crew installs mortar caulk seal into RAGGLE cut
Chimney Crown Coat / Flue Bird Cage
| 1 | 5 Gallon bucket of CROWN COAT MIX | 100 |
| 1 | 3” Chip Brush | 0 |
| 1 | Crew Labor | 100 |
| 1 | Secured Markup | 100 |
| 1 | BIRD CAGES / Measure the FLUE TOP | 95 |
| 1 | Crew labor | 10 |
| 1 | Secured Markup | 25 |